Angle Meter
BEVEL BOX Digital

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model No.：BB-180A

Thank you for purchasing the Bevel Box Digital Angle Meter.
Please read this manual thoroughly before use for proper operation.

■APPLICATIONS and FEATURES■ PART IDENTIFICATION● Precision angle measurement andLCD Display
Bevel Box

BB-180A[ABS/ZERO] Button
ABS/ZERO

ON/OFF
HOLD【Front】[HOLD] Button■SPECIFICATIONS[ON/OFF] Button【Rear・Bottom】
Battery Cover
INSERTING BATTERY
Rotate Cover in directionof arrow to open. Insert
CR2032 Lithium Batterywith (+) side outward andreplace cover.

Magnets
Measurement Surface■ HOLD FUNCTION

Display value is held

HO LD

ON/OFF-180A

ABS/ZERO
HOLD

Press [HOLD] Button

BB-180A±180.0°
0.1°
±0.2°
0.1°

Model No.
Measurement Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Repeatability
OperatingTemperature Range

approx.5 〜 45℃

WeightPower Supply

approx.170g
CR2032 Lithium Battery (1×)

Accessories

・Storage Case・CR2032 Lithium Battery(for test)

Measurement Modes

Absolute, Relative

CAUTION

Press [HOLD] to freeze the value on the display.
Press [HOLD] a second time to release.

Bevel Box BB

working reference for assembly ofmachinery, tooling, jigs, etc.
● Magnetic base
● In Relative Mode, Zero-point can be set
at any position.
● Origin can be set and stored for use inAbsolute Mode.
● Hold function to freeze display.
● Auto Power Off feature (approx. 5 minutes.)

l Box

Beve

BB-18

0A

HOLD

FF
ON/O

ZERO
ABS/HOLD● This is a precision instrument - Handle

With Care. Do not drop or subject toshock.
● Do not shake or rotate violently. Internal
components can not respond to rapid
motion and zero-point may shift.
If subject to abrupt motions, please
reset zero-point using proceduredescribed in “Setting the Zero-point”
or “Setting the Origin” sections.
● Do not engrave or mark with electric pen.
● Do not use or store in places subject toextreme temperate fluctuations, direct
sunlight, dusty locations, or locations
that are wet or have high humidity.

【ABSOLUTE MEASUREMENT MODE】
In absolute mode, the origin can be stored in memory.
Once set, even when power is off the origin is saved and does not have to be reset with each use.
Setting the origin:①Press [ON/OFF] to turn on power.
②Press [ABS/ZERO] to display “ABS” icon onLCD display.
③Place the Gauge on a horizontal surface, asconfirmed by a reference level, and press andhold the [ABS/ZERO] Button for > 2 sec.
④The LCD will display 0.0°
, and the origin is now set.
Note:
●When battery is replaced, origin will go todefault setting. Please set again.
How to use
Place the measurement surface of the gauge
onto the object to be measured. (Figure:2)
Direction of tilt icon will display next to measured
value If tilt is to left,icon will display.
If tilt is to right, icon will display.

ABS display
Bevel Box BB-180A
ABS

ON/OFFABS/ZERO

Press for ＞ 2 sec.

HOLD

(Figure: 1)
True Horizontal Surface, Confirmed
By Reference Level

Bevel Bo

Ax BB-180

Bevel Bo

ON/OFFx BB-180

ABS

ABS

ON/OFFRO
ABS/ZEA

ABS/ZE
RO

HOLD

HOLD

Tilted 10°to leftfrom horizontal.

Tilted 10°to rightfrom horizontal.

(Figure: 2)【RELATIVE MODE】
In Relative mode, 0°point can be set at any angle.
Setting the zero-point:①Press [ON/OFF] to turn on power.
②With “ABS” icon displayed on LCD, place thegauge on a flat reference surface and press
the [ABS/ZERO] button (less than 1 sec).
③The LCD will display “0.0°”, and the “ABS”
icon will go off. (Figure:3)
How to use
Place the measurement surface of the gauge
onto the object to be measured. (Figure:4)
Direction of tilt icon will display next to measured
value If tilt is to left, icon will display.
If tilt is to right, icon will display.

■ TROUBLESHOOTING
If any of the following symptoms appear, please cycle
power by removing and replacing battery, or replacing
battery with a fresh one.
● No display.

● Displayed reading is in error.

● Displayed value does not change as gauge is moved.

※If problem persists, or if you have any questions, please contact
distributor or place of purchase.
※Please note, manufacturer is unable to respond to inquires or provide
service directly. Please contact distributor or place of purchase.

, and “ABS” icon goes
２ Display is 0.0°
Bevel Box BB-180A

ABS

１ Short Press

ABS/ZERO

ON/OFF
HOLD(Figure: 3)

Reference Surface

Ax BB-180

Bevel Bo

ON/OFFRO
ABS/ZE

Bevel Box BB-180A

ON/OFF

ABS/ZERO
HOLDHOLD(Figure: 4)
Tilted 5°to left fromreference surface.

Tilted 5°to right fromreference surface.

Niigata seiki Co., Ltd.
6-15-22, Tsukanome, Sanjo, Niigata, Japan, 955-0055
Tel. : +81-256-31-5660 Fax. : +81-256-39-7730

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